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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09
NOTABLE WEDDINGS.
DAN RICE, THE SNOWMAN AND Lee
TuRER, MARRiES,

His Wife Being Wealthy Widow of
Texas-A Reguisr Love Msteh-some-
thing Stylish in Missouri. Where 1t Took
Three Kinds of Ciersymen to Tie the
Knot in Good shape.
ST. JOSEPH, No, June 9-Katharine
Bulpes, adopted daughter of Col James r.
Burnes, member of congress from this dis
triet was married Wednesday evening to
Elias S. Catch. The ceremony was per-
formed at Ayr Lawn, Congressman Burnes'
country seat, four miles below St Joseph, by
Rev ]. L. Lawless, of the First Baptist
church, assisted by DIR James Runeie, rector
of Christ's church, and Rev. Father Graham,
of St Patrick's cathedral kilograms of
congratulation were received from President
Cleveland, Congressman Randall Senator's
Ingalls,, Vest, and Cockrell, Governor Hill,
Judge Hoadly, John q. Carlisle, Frank His
cock, and numerous others.
Over 5000 invitations were sent out, and
the affair was unrivalled in matrimonial an
mails in the Missouri valley Miss Burnes has
been society belle for three years, and her
husband is a millionaire grain dealer. The
grounds were magnificently illuminated, and
there was most lavish display of wealth in
all that went to complete the event Over
800 guests were present Mr.. and Mrs Catch
left wednesday night for an eastern bridal
tour. The wedding presents were most nu
merous, and represent more actual cash value
than was ever bestowed upon bride in thi-
city Supper was served in the main dining
hall informally
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09
THE REFORMED CHURCH SYNOD.


AKRON. Ohio June 9-The general synod
ut the Reformed church of the United States
adjourned Wednesday afternoon, after ses
SION of nearly eight days Lebanon, Pa,
was fixed us the place ct the synod OF 1891,
and the first Wedn- ssiay after Whit Sunday
the day of the opening.
The report of the committee on board of
foreign missions recommended that 5000
be raIs.,d annually for foreign missions. The
new hymual question was postponed for
three years. The committee on home mis-
sions made report showing S2S, 04S increase
in contributions the past three years.
The following are the new boards of home
and foreign missions: Home-Revs J. W.
ltendig, j. H. Klein, D. D., D. S. Fouse, j. J.
Leberman, Elders Charles Santee John s.
Zimmerman. Foreign-Revs. B. Bausman,
DID,, Clement z. Weiser, u, Nicholas
Gher, DID, JAG Dahlman, DID, Elders
Rudolph F. kelker, e. S Griffith.
Delegates to the fourth general council of
the alliance of Reformed churches holding
the presbyterial system, to convene in Lon
don, A D. 1883, were also selected
A general Sunday school board was elected
to have general charge of Sunday school lit
erature to prepare children's day pro-
grammes in German and English, the print
ing to be distributed among the three pub
fishing houses of the church 1t was decided
to translate the directory OF worship into Ger
man. so that all the churches OF the general
synod can use the same liturgy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09

New York, June 9-I'he jury in the trial
Of Adolph Reich for killing his wife returned
a verdict Wednesday night of guilty of mur-
der in the first degree, but recommended
mercy Reich admitted on the witness stand
that he stabbed his wife in the throat during
a struggle which followed his discovery of a
man in her room He claimed. however, that
he was at the time in danger of being killed
by the woman His counsel, who had at
first set up the plea that the cutting was acci-
dental, then took the ground that Reich is
action was justiiiabie, and expressed conf
dence that no jury would hang man under
those circumstance Recorder Smyth seemed
surprised that a Recommendation to mercy
should accompany verdict for murder in the
first degree He said he hal 10 right to CON
slider it. but would report the iurys desire to
the rnXeruoI.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09
DRIFTING TO A FIGHT.
RUSSIA AND ENGLAND LOWERING
OVER THE AMEER's DOMAINS.

r.. ,s,,..o,;t. po.a,a. s.a,,s 20 Have
t"e oeise oh 'he mower 'fi''si Z ''i'''e"'
Editors Alarmed-Davitt and Bodyke
Apaiu-Womeu Resisting Eyiction-Un-
,.., r Nah ,r;n.r.
LONDON, june 9.-4The British press have
become alarmed at the frequency and SINH
larity of purport characterizng the recent
dispatches from India relating to the position
of the Ameer of Afghanistan. and unite in
urging upon the government the necessity of
taking sters to accomplish his immediate re-
lief His situation would be critical, it is
argued, even TO a man of blood and iron,
only secondary Importance in consideration
of the question from purely English point
of view. The aneer must govern Afghanis-
tan absolutely or England must do it. For
England TO do 50 would be iantainount TO ade-
ciaration ei war against huss'a' put Ehgiahu
can protect the ameer against revolution OF
his subjects without seeming to menace Rus
Sia, and this she must do, and quickly, or
lind herself confronted wIththe alternative
The center OF the revolt against the ameer
as indicated by dispatches is at Allaghan,
where Ghilzais are masse,l in strong force and
faced by an equally strong force OF the
aineers troops, ana at tle time the ast ihior-
nation from that plai'a was received py tine
Indian government decisive Battle was
hourly expected, and has probably ere TINS
been fought Should the aineers troops nave
been put To Hight there Is no other force De-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09
MAY YOU BE HAPPY, DAN.
The Old Snowman Dan Rice Seems to be
in Luck.

SCHULENBERG, Tex, June 9.-Colonel
Dan Rice, of Cincinnati, the Snowman, was
married here Wednesday morning, the bride
being Mrs NJ c. Robinson one of the wealth
lest ranch owners in Lavaea county. The
marriage was solemnized by Rev, A. Forrest
of Halettsville The veteraIl bridegroom is
something over - years old, while the bride
is i5. They first met some two years ago,
when Colonel Dan was on one of his reIlodi-
cal lecturing tours through Texas The
friends of the bride declare it is a genuine
love match, as powerful influences were
brought to bear on Mrs. Robinson by her
grown children and others to induce her To
change her intentions, but to no avail.
Col Dan arrived from Cincinnati last Mon
day looking hale and hearty, and got up re-
gardless of expense The bride has been a
widow for several years. In Col. Dan she
has her third husband Her first husband,
| Capt Greathouse, celebrated character i'll
Texas twenty years ago, established the first
cattle ranch in Texas and foresaw the enor-
| nous cattle industry of the southwest. The
bride is worth over Slt0,090 in heroWn right,
while her children are all Independently rich.
| She is lady of education and is noted for her
| large charities. Mr. and Ms Rice lett fol
| galveston to pas the honeymoon at the sea,
| side
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09

New YORK, June "details of the mon
ster demonstration of Saturday, June is, in
honor of Dr. Mctilynn were perfected at
meeting of the committee of arrangements
Wednesday night. Labor organizations of
Newark, Jersey City, Patterson and Eliza
beth sent word that they would join those of
Brooklyn and New York on that occasion.
1t is expected that 100000 men will parade.
Two hundred carriages VIII be furnished for
the ladies' Of St Stephens church The
knights OF Labor and Central Labor Union
will form the bulk Of the procession, but
thnusaDds OF persop< Spt connected with la
bor organizations viii also take part to testify
their adherence TO DIR. McGlynp and his
principles. The Anti-Poverty society, of
which the doctor is president, will be out in
full force 1t is prophesied by newspaper
men familiar with the matter that the dem
onstratiou will be the greatest in point of
numbers ever witnessed in New York
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09

LONDON, June 9-Larry Donovan the
bridge jumper, was ar1aigned Wednesday at
the Bow street police station on charge OF
dIsorderly conduct. He attempted to jump
from the Westminster bridge Wednesday
afternoon. but was arrested before he could
accomplish Ills purpose. The officer who
arrested Larry testified that the Jumper had
thrown off his coat and hat and was climbing
the Pararet ct the bridge when two men
seized him aud dragged him off lmmedi-
ately struggle cn3ued AMI an immense
crowd was attracted to the spot, blocking
traffic AMI making great connection Don
ovan compiaInel to the magistrate that the
police we've nedJlng with hiu, that he only
wsnteit 20 show that 1t was possible Ia Jump
from the bridge and swim 10 the shore, Larry
was cautioned by the magistrate not to do it
again and was then discharged
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09
The city of Rock Island.

Rock leland Is a city OF 13,Uo inhabitants. stu
ated ut the geographical center of the Middle
States. in the midst of the richest grain producing
section Of the world. Il IL on direct line be
tween Chicago and Omaha, Milwaukee I'd Kansas
City..st Louis and ST. Paul, being ISL niles from
Chicago and 800 from Omaha; 214from Milwaukee
and $40 from Kansas City; a47 from St Lonis and
346 from ST. Paul. 1t is 81 miles from Peoria and
ie in direct communication with and between all
the great commercial points named II is within
twenty-five m les Of the inexhaHstable coal fields
at Cable and fifteen miles Of the lime and stone
quarries at Port Byron. tits situated on the Mis-
sssippi at III foot of the Island of Rock Island, on
which Is situated the largest government arsenal
in the world, aud has waret ouses and agencies for
the two great steamboat lines OF the Upper Missis-
sippi It's manufactures are varied and prosper
Gus Its jobbing trade Is large and room for more.
It's retail trade is extensive and charging Its nat
nralsadyaniages are unsurpassed. Its social ad
vsntages are unexceled Its schools snd churches
are many and all well established. It has the C..
Rt&P.. C. II 81. p; C., B. Il @; r. !. Il
p and r. ! & Cable railroads. II has three differ
ent lines Of street cars. It has good systems of
electric and Eas illumination. Its sanitary regula
lions are excellent and the locality naturally
healthy Its hotels modern and first class.
II has a handsome opera house. 1t hes bean
,iruI residences and resident property. Its bust
pess blocks are many of them new and all sub
stania. II offers better Inducements to business,
comfort, happiness, health and prosperity than
any other locality in the country.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, June THE senate
put the bill against gambling III grain, pro
visions, etc, on its passage Wednesday and
it failed, the vote being Ii yeas to - nays.
The house insolvent debtors hiil was passed
The vote on the jury commission bill was re
considered and the house amendments non
cancurred in The house passed the follow
ing appropriations-Chic Eye and Ear in
Urinary, So, geo; Elgin Insane asylum, 1925,
a45, Lincoln monument, $1,000; kankakee
| asylum, S493, 500 A sharp debate occurred ON
| the general appropriation bill on charge that
the governor was buying liquors and cigars
and charging them as table ware, but a
| melton to cut down the appropriation for the
| executive mansion was defeated. The pro,
vision declaring that no part of the appro,
priation he paid the printing combine
caused long debate also. but the clause was
| retained The bill was ordered TO third read
ing Ii appropriate7 s., S95, 400, The Yocum
revenue bill was sent to third realing and p
| motion to reconsider was entered \ gold
| watch and chain Was presented by the mem.
| beers TO Miss Mabel Allen, assistant postmis
tres of the house, who bowed her thanks and
| the house adjourned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09

CONCORD. n IL. June 9-The frienlS of
Rollins, who has Withdrawn from the sen
atorial contest. viii now support Maiston,
and they threaten TO bolt the caucus unl.Ss
the Chandler men agre, 10 their proposal to
elect MaTston for the short term and Chandler
for the long term Tie situation is critical
Marstons men can defeat Chandler by com
bnation with the Democrats. and they
threaten to do so
The Democratic .'aucus nominee will i've
Harry Bingham. The Republican caucus
Wednesday nominated the following state
officers: Secretary of state, 4 b, Thompson;
state treasurer, S. \ Carter; state printer,
John B. Clarke; commissioning general, A
5. Twitchel
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09

PROSPECT HOUSE, n Y, June 9.-The
weather Wednesday, the last of the presi-
dents fishing days in the Adrondacks, was
delightful. The president, accompanied by
DR.. Rossman, started fishing at O'Clock iu
the morning and trolled industriously until
after sunset, but caught only one three
FOUNDER. On returning they were met three
miles from the landing by Mrs. Cleveland
and Mrs Lamont in one boat and Mrs Ross
man i'll another, and the four boats were
rowed back abreast of each other. The party
left here early Thursday morning and after
a rest and dinner at Paul Smiths, resumed
their journey to the railroad station At
Albany stop of three hours will be made
Friday, allowing the president only sufficient
time to breakfast with Governor Hill before
resuming his journey to Washington.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09
AMONG THE TYPESTiCkERS.
Growth of the Chiids- Drexel Fund-Boyar
Observation-Disclosures.

BUFFALO, N Y, June 9-In the inter
national typographical convention Welnes
day August Donath, chairman of the Chlds
Drexel fund, reported that by contributors
of one hours work on the donors birthday by
printers, the original gift of $4,000 has been
swcled to about ST. ,G1 which is on interest
at three per cent The trustees asked 10 he
gut under $40, 900 bonds
A resolution was offered that apprentices
be indentured for five years, that only one
apprentice be allowed to every five men and
an extra one for an office employing eight
men and one for every ten more: also a reso-
luton seeking to regulate the use of stereo-
type plates and of proof sheet matter; also Il
resolution commeudatory of DR.. McGlynn,
and all were referred to committees. An
effort to have the McGlynn resolution dis
cllSsed was lost
In the afternoon D. P Boyer, of Columbus,
Ohio was reelected chief organizer. Three
delegates, Messrs McDaujels of indianapolis,
koken of st. Louis and Ogden of Cincinnati,
were then elected to tine American Fedora
ton of Labor convention. Samuel Gompers,
president of the American Federation of
Labor, was granted the privilege of the
floor and argued in favor of the unions Re
tanning membership in the federation.
The next convention will be held in Kansas
City the first Monday in June 1883
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09
DEFlED BY TWO WOMEN.


DUBLIN, June AT Badyke Wednesday
two women named Tuchy detied an evicting
party for several hours As often as the
eEictors attacked the house they were re-
pulsed by showers of boiling water and slaked
lime. but the women were finally compelled
to surrender and were arrested for resisting
officers of the law
Michael Davitt again addressed the people,
and in the course of his speech stated that he
had received a letter from Mrs Davitt in
which she intimates that if he We're arrested
she herself would take his place and speak
wherever eviotionS We're being enforced
counseliRg resistance to the last. For the last
eight years, Mr. Davitt said, he had coun-
selled moderation and had been imprisoned
for his speeches. Brazen English. governors
had given the Irish people nothing but kicks
and insults for the moderation they had
practiced and he had abandoned his policy of
moderation for one Of resistance When the
Tory biacksuartls themselves showed moder-
aticn he also would return TO it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09

LANSING, Mich, June 1.-The senate put
IN Wednesday debating the high license liquor
hill. and forwarded it to third reading The
house passed the Grinnel election bill, which
provides that the tickets shall I've printed 10y
The authorities; that the voter shall select his
candidates on the ticket in a room alone, OF
if he can not read the names they are all on
the same ticket they shall be read to him,
and he shall designate those he wants TO vote
for The house also passed the Burr local op
tion bill II provides that an election on sup
pressing; liquor selling in county shall be
held on petition of one-fifth of the voters in
the county, and if carried shall operate for
three wears
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09
Children Starving 10 Death

On account of their inability to digest
food, will find most marvellous food and
remedy in SCOTS emulsion of pure cod
liver oil with hypophosphites. Very
palatable and easily digested. DR.. S. W
Cohen, of Waco. Texas, says: Il have
used your emulsion in infantile wasting
with good results. 1t not only restores
wasted tissues, but gives strength and in
creases the appetite. am glad to use
such reliable article.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09

HATNIBAt., Mo. June "-Lincoln Cook
coiore1. Snut M, wife through the arm and in
the breast Wednesday pI-.ht His hrother-in
law, CatT jackson. then KNOCKED tn,
weapon olt oj i;.s mani hut Cool reganej
possession If 1t an | 500 Jackson, i,tllinS hin
instantly Tie murderer then walked % tn,
po5ce station AMI gave himself up. III, wife
viii recover siplIe time ago Cos. and hi
wife parted and this tragedy was over pa,
session of the child
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09

NEW YORK, June 9-Hon. James G.
Blaine, wife and two daughters went aboard
tine Ems Wednesday morning at $50, and an
hour later the vessel left her dock and pointed
for the old world. There was a large crowd
at the pier to see MIR. Blaine off. He will be
absent about year. He will disembark at
Southampton, and will go direct to London.
He intends to spend considerable time travel.
ing through England, and will probably do
Scotland and Ireland. France and Germany
will be visited, and trip along the Mediter.
ranean is on the programme. MIR. Blaine has
made no detailed plans, hut intends to drift
about and change his plans to suit his fancy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09

VIENNA. June News of fresh disaster
and distress in the flooded districts of Hun
gary continues to arrive The inhabitants of
Lele were rescued from the upper windows of
their houses by means of boats and are now
camping in the higher places around Maka
At the latter place thousands of men are
working at the dykes, but their efforts to stay
the overflow of waters are futile, and unless
the food soon subsidies the whole town will
be undermined and its buildings destroyed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09
DYNAMITE IN THE GRASS.


ROCHESTER. n. Y, June 9-While James
I. McGOaan, janitor of the Second Baptist
church, was cutting the grass on the church
ground Wednesday morning loud explosion
was heard and the lawn-mower he was push
ing jumped into the air. He felta sharp twinge
on the cheek and another on the middle fin
ger OF his lett hand while his left leg was
temporarily paralyzed Mr. McGowan found
that he had been wounded in the face, hand
and knee and that blood was flowing freely
from each of these injuries 1t was found
that a dynamite cartridge had been concealed
in the deep grass and must have been cut by
the lawitmoWer. the knives of which were
bent AMI twisted out of shape The grass
where the accident occurred was la lIv
burned. The cartridge is similar to those
used for blasting purposes, and it is thought
was thrown into the grass plot By some care
less person Mr.. McGowan's injuries are not
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09
CUTTING A PRINCES THROAT.


BERLIN, June 9-Dr Mackenzie, after ex-
amuing the crown princes throat, FRO
nounce5 his condition highly satisfactory.
Tie princes visit to London on the occasion
Of the jubilee festivities is regarded as as
sured
Dir. Markenac, in line presence Of and assisted
by Professors Weguer and Bergman and other
eminent ply siciaus and Specialists, performed
another operation upon the throat of tine
Crown Fruce Frederick William Wednesday
afternoon, still further reducing the size of
the foreign growth by removing all Of the
parts consistent with safety The pam of the
operation was relieved by administering Co
caine, and the work of the English specialist
was III every respect successful The crown
prince expressed himself as greatly encour-
aged 10y the assurances of his physicians that
his permanent cure is certain, and he will
leave Berlin for London on Monday During
his stay in England he will he under the care
of DR. Mackenzie, and will remain u.eicr his
treatment until thoroughly cured
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09
The average length or life is on the

The average length OF life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in
durable The greatest discovery is DR..
Bigelows Cure, which cures consump-
ton in stages that other remedies are Of
no benefit. Coughs. colds, Group whoel'-
ing cough, bronchitis, and oil tlfiiat and
lNhE diseases speedily and safely, Pfitc;
by cents ehi 81, us druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09

rrrTsBuEG, Pa, June 9-one of the
principal changes to be made in the constitu-
ton of the Anal5lmltel Association is The in
PRODUCTION of c'auseaimtting colorei skilled
workmen 10 membership. This Is TO he done
as a precaution against taelr jniaing the
knights of Lab1r and thus eau ing trouble IL
the trade The CONVENTION Nelue slay morn
ing adoptcd a Ies"lgi on n o'rlng ior the ap.
pointment Of a COMMITTEE TO y suiafe the out
put in the tfe,rnt mills, and to secure auni
iornttg of the variols classes of work in diff
ferert mills. The afternoon session was taken
Up disCu sing the Wag- scJl@
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09

BuSToN, JuEe a-The constitutional pro
bititory amendment was defeated in the
house Wednesday by vote of 139-to 74-not
tue necessary two-thirds. There were three
pairs OF the 142 members recorded in favor
of the measure l2G were Republicans, Il
Democrats, independent Republican, In
dependent Democrat, and Independent. OF
the Il recorded against it II were Repub-
licans, IS Democrats and > Independent Dem
orpats
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09

NEW YORK, June g-UniieI States Sena
tor Joseph E. Brown, the Georgia railroad
millionaire, has subscribed to the Grant mon
ument fund organized 10y Ex-Governor Der
sheimer Among others noted who added
their names to the list T1e5day are Secretary
of the Navy Whitney, Hon W W Phelps,
President Henry D. FurroY Of the New York
fire department, Hon Henry Cabot Lodge of
Massachusetts Tiffany & Co. anil Mr. T. B.
Harper. The subscriptions for the SIX DAYS
since the fund started have amounted tc
nearly $500.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09

LEXINGTON, Ky, June News has just
been received here which says John and Will
IAN, two SONS of DR.. Logan, now confined in
jail here, were killed in Rowan county Tues
day by posse Marshal Mannin, of More
head was also killed Mt the same time by the
Logans while trying TO effect their arrest
Thus three more men fall victims 10 Rowan
county lawleSiness The Logan5 belonged to
the Martin faction
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-09
A nirihend for Mestern uninn.

New YORK, June 9-The executive com
mittee of the Western Union recommended
at the meeting Wednesday of the directors
u dividend of ! per cent. payable July
Is to stockholders of record June 20 1t re-
quires sS12, 900 to pay this dividend and the
company then has surplus of 5000, a5a 81.
The net revenues for the quarter ending June
80 are-actual and estimated-about Sl,05o,
n1o